Published 8:47 am, Tuesday, September 2, 2014

A teen boy says he was sitting on a bench near the intersection of N. Travis and Monta streets in Liberty when a man attempted to abduct him. The incident occurred on Sunday, Aug. 31, around 9 p.m.

During the initial investigation by Liberty Police Department, the teenager described a vehicle that approached him. The driver reportedly made comments to the teen, then attempted to grab him and possibly pull him into the car.

The teen boy was able to free himself and run away, according to the press release by Liberty Police Department.

Police received a description of the male driver as a 50-60 year old, white male, with white hair, balding on top. The vehicle the subject was driving is described as possibly a white in color Lincoln.

Police are asking anyone who knows the possible identity of this subject to call the Liberty Police Department at 936-336-5666. Anonymous tips are always welcome.